Marbled Godwit (Actually A Dowitcher)

The number of different shore birds in these marshes is astounding. At this point the best I can do is focus on an individual bird and get a small series of photographs. ID them later because there is no time.

Marbled Godwit – Click To Enlarge

I caught this Godwit (Dowitcher) probing the soft mud for worms. The muddy drips from his beak can be seen in the image above.

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They are actually large for a shore bird, about 18 inches (46 cm) tall. Adding to the confusion is they do not mind mixing with flocks of other birds.

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Marbled Godwit – Click To Enlarge

Marbled Godwit – Click To Enlarge

Marbled Godwit – Click To Enlarge

Marbled Godwit – Click To Enlarge

Marbled Godwit – Click To Enlarge

Marbled Godwit – Click To Enlarge

As usual these were taken on a windy day to avoid the hordes of ‘people eating’ insects in these marshes.